Manitoba RCMP saw a bump in COVID-19 related calls in its second week of enforcing orders under the Public Health Act.

Between April 14-20 the agency fielded 101 calls compared to 64 the previous week. A majority of the reports involved 10 people or more gathering in one place.

Similar to last week, most of the calls did not require enforcement as they either didn't fall under RCMP purview or were resolved through education. In six cases officers did issue verbal warnings.

However, three people from The Pas have been charged with failing to comply with public health orders after they were caught hosting a house party on Sunday. RCMP say the trio had become belligerent towards responding officers and disobeyed instructions. As a result, they were were each issued $486 tickets.

Meanwhile, Morden Police Chief Brad Neduzak notes they've seen a few calls and questions related to COVID-19 over the past month. However, he explains they haven't required enforcement, and no charges have been laid.

Instead, Neduzak says it's been a matter of talking with people and reminding them of the restrictions currently in place.

"Overall, people have been very good and compliant," he says. "Hoping that will serve us all well into getting back to some form of normal sooner rather than later."

Winkler Police Chief Ryan Hunt notes they haven't fielded many COVID-19 related calls, and their mental health related incidents are relatively on par for this time of year.

Hunt adds they do anticipate that changing depending on how long social distancing measures remain in place.

The RCMP thanks all Manitobans for their continued support and cooperation. Manitobans living outside of Winnipeg are reminded not to call 911 for COVID-19 related issues. Reports of non-compliance can be made to the Manitoba Government Inquiry line at 1-866-626-4862.